ARCATA, Calif. – Cal Poly Humboldt head men's basketball coach Chris Tifft announced on Wednesday the signing of Kalib LaCount.
"We are extremely excited about the addition of Kalib to our roster," stated Tifft. "Kalib is a dynamic point guard who brings charisma and high level game experience to our program. His leadership and playmaking ability will be a key factor to our future success."
The point guard from Los Angeles joins the Lumberjacks with two years of eligibility remaining. LaCount, a transfer from East Carolina of the American Athletic Conference, played in 56 games and started nine across two seasons. He averaged 3.4 points per game and 1.4 assists per game during his time with the Pirates.
Before heading to the East Coast, LaCount was a standout player for King/Drew High School in Los Angeles and a key factor in leading them to their first ever CIF Open Division championship appearance. He averaged 33.5 points per game, 6.5 rebounds per game, 5.0 assists per game, and 4.2 steals per game, including a career-high 59-point performance against Dorsey High School.
After his senior campaign at King/Drew High School, LaCount was named 2021-22 LA City Player of the Year, 2021-22 All-Coliseum Player of the Year, a 2021-22 LA Times All-Star, and 2022 California All-State Second Team.
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